AP File PhotoIf the Detroit Lions are looking for a short-term solution at defensive end, Osi Umenyiora might be the answer.

The Detroit Lions have filled several roster holes during free agency, but defensive end remains a glaring need.

The Lions currently have Willie Young, Ronnell Lewis and Jason Jones under contract, but none of the three are a sure-fire starter.

Last season, Lewis played just one defensive snap as a rookie and Young disappointed in what was supposed to be a breakout campaign, failing to register a single sack. Jones has played on the edge before, but has had more success as an interior lineman.

Umenyiora, 31, is coming off a down season by his standards, tallying just six sacks and seven quarterback hits. According to Pro Football Focus, he did pressure opposing quarterbacks an additional 32 times, and overall, was a more disruptive pass-rusher than former Lions defensive ends Cliff Avril and Kyle Vanden Bosch.

From Detroit's perspective, it's not worth exploring if the move requires an investment beyond a one-year contract, but the 6-foot-3, 255-pound veteran could provide a short-term solution at a decent price.

In 10 seasons with the Giants, the former second-round pick played in 129 games, recording 376 tackles, 75 sacks and 32 forced fumbles.